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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Stratford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stratford

With a population of 51,384, Stratford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stratford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stratford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Little Pub - Stratford (9 Washington Pkwy) and Biagio's Osteria (88 Ryder's Landing) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford

Stratford in November
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford in November
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stratford in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Stratford, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Stratford

Plane

When flying to Stratford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Stratford to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 53 miles from Stratford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Stratford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Stratford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Stratford to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 53 miles from Stratford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Stratford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

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Airlines serving Stratford

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford

Most booked hotels in Stratford

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Graduate by Hilton New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 585 reviews)
$204+
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The Surfside Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 311 reviews)
$228+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 526 reviews)
$147+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1109 reviews)
$146+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 819 reviews)
$165+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Stratford
3 stars
Good (7.9, 446 reviews)
$162+
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Renting a car in Stratford

Renting a car in Stratford costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Stratford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stratford costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Stratford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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